Troubleshoot PastBG.txt Issues (Free Download)

Last Updated: 12/16/2024
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Plain Text files such as PastBG.txt utilize the TXT file extension. This file is considered a Text (Plain Text) file, and was first created by Mail.Ru for the ICQ build 3916 software package.

The first release in the Windows 10 Operating System for PastBG.txt was on 11/27/2002 inside ICQ build 3916. According to our records, this release is the only version of this file offered by Mail.Ru.

Please continue reading to find your correct PastBG.txt file version download (free), detailed file information, and TXT file troubleshooting instructions.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: PastBG.txt
File Extension: TXT file extension
File Type: Text
Description: Plain Text
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Developer and Software Information
Software Program: ICQ build 3916
Developer: Mail.Ru
Software: ICQ
Software Version: build 3916
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 138
Oldest File Date: 09/30/2019
Latest File Date: 09/30/2019


What are PastBG.txt Error Messages?


General PastBG.txt Runtime Errors

PastBG.txt file errors often occur during the startup phase of ICQ, but can also occur while the program is running. These types TXT errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while ICQ is running. Here are some of the most common PastBG.txt runtime errors:

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Program Files (x86)\ICQ\DataFiles\PastBG.txt

This application has requested the Runtime to terminate it in an unusual way.
Please contact the application's support team for more information.


Most TXT errors are due to missing or corrupt files. Your PastBG.txt file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with ICQ), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, PastBG.txt file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading ICQ, system crash while loading or saving PastBG.txt, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or malware infection. Thus, it’s critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.



How to Fix PastBG.txt Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your PastBG.txt issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.


Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click System Restore.
  4. Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
  5. Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
  6. Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the PastBG.txt error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed ICQ (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling ICQ software.

You can uninstall ICQ software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
  4. Find the entry for ICQ build 3916 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall ICQ software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

ICQ build 3916

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Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many PastBG.txt error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
  4. If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
  5. After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the PastBG.txt error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.



If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your PastBG.txt File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate PastBG.txt file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free PastBG.txt files for every applicable version of ICQ. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

  1. Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download PastBG.txt Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate ICQ folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\ICQ\DataFiles\
  4. Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.


GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve PastBG.txt problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.



Download PastBG.txt Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying PastBG.txt to your appropriate Windows system directory. Mail.Ru typically does not release ICQ TXT files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing PastBG.txt and all other TXT files for ICQ. An incorrectly installed TXT file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

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Files Related to PastBG.txt


TXT Files Related to PastBG.txt

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
MailFile.txt Plain Text ICQ build 3916 400 C:\Windows\Temp\D5C250EE-16C4-4CB3-81A5-09B74F1...
AppCache13214365693293... Plain Text ICQ build 3916 88292 C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\System\Ole DB\
ICQRegList.txt Plain Text ICQ build 3916 821 C:\System Volume Information\
Notice.txt Plain Text ICQ build 3916 3254 C:\Program Files\Common Files\L&H\SpeechEngines...
LogSettings.txt Plain Text ICQ 10.0.12262 6 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\

Other Files Related to PastBG.txt

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
Sessions.xml Extensible Markup Language ICQ 10.0.12262 5277233 C:\Windows\servicing\Sessions\
Sessions.back.xml Extensible Markup Language ICQ 10.0.12262 5277233 C:\Windows\servicing\Sessions\
setupact.log Log ICQ build 3916 60976 C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\
setupact.log Log ICQ 10.0.12262 60976 C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\
setupact.log Log ICQ 10.0.12262 9604 C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\


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